Antimicrobial activity of chemically and biologically treated chitosan prepared from black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) pupal shell waste
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2021-11-23
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This study presents the first comparative analysis of chemical and biological extraction of chitin and chitosan from black soldier fly (BSF) pupal exuviae. The antibacterial activity of chitosan was also evaluated. Chemical and biological extraction gave a chitin yield of 10.18% and 11.85%, respectively. Biological extraction gives high yields as compared to chemical extraction and can be used as an alternative method since it is inexpensive and eco‐friendly. A maximum chitosan yield of 6.58% was achieved via chemical treatment. The findings demonstrate that chitosan from BSF pupal exuviae could become a novel therapeutic agent for drug development against resistant strains of bacteria.
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CHITIN, CHITOSAN, ANTIBACTERIAL PROPERTIES, BLACK SOLDIER FLY, HERMETIA ILLUCENS, BACTERIOLOGY, ENTYMOLOGY, COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS, KENYA, SOUTH OF SAHARA